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RUMOURS: Roma try to block Chelsea move for midfielder

Roma are set to stop Chelsea from signing midfielder Radja Nainggolan by offering him an improved contract, according to Calciomercato .

Antonio Conte's side had previously been linked with a move for the Belgium international, but Roma do not want to lose the 28-year-old to the Premier League side.

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Nainggolan's current deal runs until the end of the 2019-20 season, but he is seeking £70,000 a week in order to remain at the Serie A side.

The midfielder has played at Roma since 2014, becoming an integral part of their starting XI. Nainggolan has played 19 of their 20 Serie A games this season.

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